deterred inspect are best

Preparing for the Worst

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

Preparing for the Worst Whether the characters drive off the Dragon Army soldiers or make other plans within town, Mayor Raven eventually seeks the characters’ council in determining how best to

evacuate Vogler, the mayor initially dismisses the idea, but a character who succeeds on a DC 12 Charisma (Persuasion) check convinces her it’s in the village’s best interest. Becklin agrees and

Tracking the Load

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

see that all the crates go into the strong room. If they don’t look inside the warehouse while the wagons are unloaded but inspect the warehouse later, they won’t find any of the crates; the only

lizardfolk carrying contraband into the tunnel beneath the strong room. They can take the direct approach and inspect the strong room surreptitiously. This leads to a fight with lizardfolk if characters

Tracking the Load

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

see that all the crates go into the strong room. If they don’t look inside the warehouse while the wagons are unloaded but inspect the warehouse later, they won’t find any of the crates; the only

lizardfolk carrying contraband into the tunnel beneath the strong room. They can take the direct approach and inspect the strong room surreptitiously. This leads to a fight with lizardfolk if characters

Lady of Masks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

fraught with envy and scorn, but she tries to hide those feelings behind a calm, unassuming facade. Like many cloud giant nobles, Sansuri keeps a collection of masks. She dons whichever mask best

in combat, Sansuri has them stripped of their armor, weapons, and other equipment. Such items are stored in area 2 until Sansuri has the time and wherewithal to inspect them more thoroughly with the

Sea Hag

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

. Although a sea hag can hide her true form under a veil of illusion, the hag is cursed to forever appear ugly. Her illusory form appears haggard at best. Covens. A sea hag that is part of a coven

someone touching her hand might feel the claws. Otherwise, a creature must take an action to visually inspect the illusion and succeed on a DC 16 Intelligence (Investigation) check to discern that the hag is disguised.

U6. Standing Stones

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

. Muriel knows that the druids visit the circle of standing stones from time to time, and she does her best to avoid them. Circle of Standing Stones This ring of menhirs is one of the oldest structures in

than the other eight stones, which have weatherworn glyphs carved into them that represent different animals. Characters who inspect the smaller menhirs can discern the following animal shapes carved

Tool Descriptions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

. Proficiency with alchemist’s supplies allows you to unlock more information on Arcana checks involving potions and similar materials. Investigation. When you inspect an area for clues, proficiency with

glass jars. Arcana. Your knowledge of the nature and uses of herbs can add insight to your magical studies that deal with plants and your attempts to identify potions. Investigation. When you inspect

Camp Righteous

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

Player Version 1. Command Tents Templars from the Order of the Gauntlet removed everything of value from these tents when they came to inspect the scene of the disaster. A character who pokes around

indicated otherwise, a trap can be spotted with a successful DC 13 Wisdom (Perception) check. It’s best if just one character makes this check, and only the first check counts, no matter how many

Lesser Caverns Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

, however, responds, “I watch the best way.” Treasure. Each of the faces contains a different gem worth 200 gp: amber, amethyst, blue aquamarine, garnet, peridot, and pink tourmaline. A creature that

, and earth elementals. Characters who inspect the carvings and succeed on a DC 16 Intelligence (Arcana) check identify the planar creatures. L7: Fungal Cavern Bioluminescent fungi, some as tall as

Tomb Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

Heart. The first character to inspect Xeluan’s body notices a large sliver is missing from his heart—the shard of Xeluan would easily fit into it. However, the characters can’t mend Xeluan’s heart

area X15. Aminta fights until reduced to 10 hit points or fewer, then attempts to flee. Edino behaves similarly. The doppelgangers look and act like the real Aminta, and they do their best to cover

Wedding Itinerary

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

execution are among the best possible outcomes. Ideally, the players coming up with hilarious ways to escape will allow them to prevent such fates. Even if the characters have not used Flabbergast’s

can feel like the best path to securing the orrery component and winning, while some players might blurt out their secret goal with the excuse that their character would try to do so. Encourage

Lesser Cavern Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth

watch the best way.” Treasure. Each of the faces contains a different gem worth 200 gp: amber, amethyst, blue aquamarine, garnet, peridot, and pink tourmaline. A creature that tries to retrieve a gem from

as bats and crickets, as well as creatures from the Elemental Plane of Earth such as dao, pechs, xorn, and earth elementals. Characters who inspect the carvings and succeed on a DC 16 Intelligence

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